Zanskar by Dariusz Klemens

Friday, 3rd November 2006

Zanskar

by Dariusz Klemens

Ladakh means “land of the high passes”. It is located to the north of the mighty Himalayas which completely shield it from the cloud bearing monsoon winds that bring rain to the rest of the subcontinent. This makes it a high altitude desert with a veritable lunar landscape. Glacial melts irrigate precious crops during the short summer. Villagers make their way through glacial scree towards the town of Padum which is the road-head in the remote Zanskar valley.

Equipment: Nikon F5

Dariusz Klemens

dariuszklemens.com

13 Comments

Gavin Hart Says:
November 4th, 2006 at 2:31 am
As a person who loves images, I just love this shot. The background rocks are very impressive. However, the image not only shows the beauty of nature but includes human life; the small group of villagers tightly gathered together is a lovely inclusion. The light in the picture also is beautiful.
Nilesh Says:
March 28th, 2007 at 4:11 am
Hi…

Your photo is superb. It doen’t matter where a man is reached now… We all are still small in front of our Mother Nature…

The massive rocks in backgorund makes you realize you are so tiny…
Eli Shams Says:
June 11th, 2007 at 9:44 am
Those rocks are impressive. Yes, we are small in front of nature strenght.
Anurag Says:
June 26th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
A wonderful composition, was this a posed photo or a grabshot?
Peter Cooney Says:
May 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
I’ve never seen anything like it, amazing and wonderous.
Poras Chaudhary Says:
August 10th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Great Great shot Dariusz…
Saw your website as well and the photographs are some of the most amazing i’ve ever seen…
Su Says:
November 7th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Nature really is surreal. Amazing shot
Su Says:
August 20th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Those rocks look like a giant hand
Renee Says:
September 1st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
wonderful!
Lobzang Tsultim Visuddha Says:
October 15th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Since I am from this region I love this photo more. Excellent!!!!
Rajib Singha Says:
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Solid style.
Photos by Nik Says:
November 6th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Great composition
Lobzang Tsultim Visuddha Says:
February 11th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Amazing photo of the region and people in light play of the nature – cloud + sun.

Love being Ladakhi and this regions brings me closer to myself and nature through this photo.
Great to have it online.